Driving Differences: Austria vs. Tunisia Explained

A comprehensive comparison of driving regulations between Austria and Tunisia reveals significant contrasts in road use and safety. While Austria boasts well-defined lane markings and variable speed limits, Tunisia enforces stricter alcohol policies and different licensing requirements. Understanding these nuances is essential for ensuring a secure driving experience in either nation.

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Driving Side

The driving side in austria is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in austria is 86

1.628 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for austria is 1.628 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	Austria	Tunisia
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed only in certain situations such as when the vehicle ahead is signaling a left turn.	Not typically permitted.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

austria:

Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.

tunisia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

austria:

Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.

tunisia:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

Overtaking: On Right

austria:

Allowed only in certain situations such as when the vehicle ahead is signaling a left turn.

tunisia:

Not typically permitted.

Bus Lanes: Presence

austria:

Yes

tunisia:

Bus Lanes: Usage

austria:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

tunisia:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

austria:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

austria:

Yes

tunisia:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

austria:

Exclusive for bicycles.

tunisia:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

austria:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

tunisia:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

austria:

N/A

tunisia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

tunisia:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits.

tunisia:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Austria	Tunisia
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	110 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	90 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; fines may also be mailed.	Yes

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

100 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

austria:

80-100 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

70-80 km/h

tunisia:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

130 km/h

tunisia:

110 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

austria:

100 km/h

tunisia:

90 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

80-100 km/h

tunisia:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

tunisia:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits

tunisia:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

austria:

Common; fines may also be mailed.

tunisia:

Yes

Signals

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	Austria	Tunisia
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.	Not typically used
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	German; symbols are standard	Arabic and French; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

austria:

Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.

tunisia:

Not typically used

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

austria:

Signal when entering and exiting

tunisia:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

austria:

German; symbols are standard

tunisia:

Arabic and French; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

austria:

Triangular with red border

tunisia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Austria		Tunisia
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light		Prohibited
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it		Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Right Turn On Red

austria:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light

tunisia:

Prohibited

U- Turns Allowed

austria:

Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

tunisia:

Allowed at intersections unless otherwise posted

Documentation

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	Austria	Tunisia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, proof may be required	Mandatory; proof may be required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

austria:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

austria:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

tunisia:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

austria:

Yes, proof may be required

tunisia:

Mandatory; proof may be required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

austria:

Displayed on license plate

tunisia:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

austria:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Austria		Tunisia
Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging	Common practice, especially in heavy traffic		Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use

Lane Courtesy: Allowing Merging

austria:

Common practice, especially in heavy traffic

tunisia:

Encouraged, especially in heavy traffic

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

austria:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

tunisia:

Moderate use

Alcohol

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	Austria	Tunisia
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.01%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.01%	0.00%; zero tolerance policy
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common; checkpoints used broadly

Limits: Professional Drivers

austria:

0.01%

tunisia:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

austria:

0.01%

tunisia:

0.00%; zero tolerance policy

Enforcement: Random Checks

austria:

Common

tunisia:

Common; checkpoints used broadly

Emergency Services

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	Austria	Tunisia
Contact: General Emergency	112	197
Contact: Traffic Police	133	197
Contact: Roadside Assistance	120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

austria:

112

tunisia:

197

Contact: Traffic Police

austria:

133

tunisia:

197

Contact: Roadside Assistance

austria:

120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

tunisia:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

austria:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

tunisia:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Austria	Tunisia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license	Varies; DT 40 to DT 500
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	DT 40
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, points on license	DT 60
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, points on license	Varies; DT 60 to DT 200
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

austria:

Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license

tunisia:

Varies; DT 40 to DT 500

Common Fines: Seat Belts

austria:

Fines apply

tunisia:

DT 40

Common Fines: Phone Use

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

tunisia:

DT 60

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

tunisia:

Varies; DT 60 to DT 200

Payment: On The Spot

austria:

Common

tunisia:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

austria:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

tunisia:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay